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[quote=Anonymous]I have a son who is very happy at Dartmouth.

From my perspective the place remains great because of the students and the faculty.  IMHO it hits the sweet spot for size - big enough to attract faculty interested in and capable of useful research, but small enough such that it can still emphasize undergraduate education.  the opportunities for faculty student interaction are real.

The negatives include a mediocre at best administration that's primarily focused on the care, feeding and expansion of the administration.   The physical plant - especially the dorms - are worn and/or overtaxed.  Sooner or later a big bill is going to come due.

Greek life is definitely a thing.  Boy is an enthusiastic participant, but tells me that compared to my alma mater (UVa) the scene is much mellower and more inclusive.  He says he'd have big doubts about rushing at UVa.  Dartmouth has a reputation for partying, but my sense is that it's pretty exaggerated - the hard alcohol ban has had an affect.

Son wasn't sure about spending four years in the Upper Valley, but has come to love the setting.  Gets involved in outdoor stuff, and sophomore summer was special.  One benefit of going to school in the sticks is that it tends to level class differences.  Plenty of people with money there, but not so many ways to spend it.

Consider the distinction between athletic recruits - a significant portion of the student body and "Non-Athletic Regular People" (NARPS).  The existence of such a term is meaningful . . . and disappointing.   However, the existence of a very strong alumni network is also meaningful.

Good luck![/quote]

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